Beyond Crimea : The New Russian Empire

How will Russia redraw post-Soviet borders? In the wake of recent Russian expansionism, political risk expert Agnia Grigas illustrates how - for more than two decades - Moscow has consistently used its compatriots in bordering nations for its territorial ambitions. Demonstrating how this policy has been implemented in Ukraine and Georgia, Grigas provides cutting-edge analysis of the nature of Vladimir Putin's foreign policy and compatriot protection to warn that Moldova, Kazakhstan, the Baltic States, and others are also at risk.

"A brilliant analysis of the soft and hard power which Russia is using to reassert influence beyond its post-Soviet borders. Agnia Grigas's explication of Russia's strategy should be carefully studied in foreign affairs, military, and intelligence offices in Washington, DC, EU capitals, and the former Soviet States. An effective response requires such understanding." - Derek Shearer, former US Ambassador to Finland, Chevalier Professor of Diplomacy and Director of the McKinnon Center for Global Affairs, Occidental College

"This well-researched study sheds revealing light on Moscow's use of the Russian diaspora to increase influence and leverage over neighbouring states." - Alex Pravda, Emeritus Fellow, St. Antony¡¯s College, University of Oxford

"This excellent book lays out the Kremlin¡¯s objectives and tactics in a clear, convincing way. Reading it will help Western policymakers and their publics understand the danger posed by Mr. Putin¡¯s aggressive polices and formulate an appropriate response." - John E. Herbst, former US Ambassador to Ukraine and Uzbekistan, Director of the Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center, The Atlantic Council

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